Quirky, a sister project of Puppy Linux, is a Linux distribution built with a custom tool called Woof. The underlying infrastructure, such as boot-up and shut-down scripts, setup tools, hardware detection, desktop management, user interface, speed and general ease-of-use are common across all distributions built with Woof, but a specific build will have a different package selection and further customisation (even totally different binary packages). Quirky is developed by the founder of Puppy Linux and Woof to push the envelope a bit further, to explore some new ideas in the underlying infrastructure -- some of which may be radical or odd, hence the name Quirky.

To compare the software in this project to the software available in other distributions, please see our Compare Packages page.

Notes: In case where multiple versions of a package are shipped with a distribution, only the default version appears in the table. For indication about the GNOME version, please check the "nautilus" and "gnome-shell" packages. The Apache web server is listed as "httpd" and the Linux kernel is listed as "linux". The KDE desktop is represented by the "kdelibs" and "plasma-desktop" packages and the Xfce desktop by the "xfdesktop" package.

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The main cons I have about Quirky: just not enough programs in the repository. A good distro should have many tools and if possible they should be easy enough to install. That's where Quirky in my opinion falls short. Also - has anyone ever used "Osmo" ? It's just NOT working. It won't accept repeating dates such as a simple birthday or anniversary. Useless. And, it's part of every Puppy since day 1. Throw it out and put "orage" in its place. At least the distro will have a calendar with which one can actually work :))

Other than that I quite like Puppy and it has potential, once the potholes in the road are filled up....

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Version: 8.0Rating: 10Date: 2017-11-27Votes: 2

Best portable OS ever ,simple ,quick ,easy to install and use .I like it very much. It works on every computer.Perfect for on-line banking.